Nike

A modern depiction of Nike
A modern depiction of Nike

B
y Mr. Johnson

Parents:
The Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx
Goddess of:
-Speed
-Strength
-Victory
Significant Children:
None
Summarize an interesting story from mythology that your god is a part of:
Nike's mother, Styx, joined Zeus in his battle against the Titans. Nike and her siblings followed suit and were some of the very first of the non-Olympians to join Zeus' side. This impressed Zeus and during this war he allowed Nike to drive his chariot into battle. Ultimately, the gods prevailed over the Titans and Nike continued to bring victory to Zeus and his allies.




Nike on a Greek vase
Nike on a Greek vase
Nike driving a chariot
Nike driving a chariot



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Sources:
http://www.mattmeade.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Nike_goddess_of_victory_by_GENZOMAN.jpg
http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/PotamosStyx.html
http://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Nike.html
http://www.fjkluth.com/nike.html
http://www.theoi.com/image/T24.5Nike.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6zGpoDCaSHw/S_3WCyIZQCI/AAAAAAAAAAc/kf_ezlqKjqE/s1600/greek+goddess+nike.jpg
http://corporatejourney2u.com/businessresources/images/nike-goddess-of-victory.jpg